Nortel Networks AN/DC manual Connecting a Management Console or Modem

Installing and Operating AN/DC and ANH-8/DC Systems

Connecting a Management Console or Modem

Use the front-panel console port to connect an ASCII-based terminal, a personal computer terminal emulator, or a modem to the ANH-8/DC.

Using a local terminal, you can monitor the results of startup diagnostics and set the boot configuration. Using an attached modem, you can allow remote dial-in access to diagnostics.

Note: To use the Netboot, Directed Netboot, or Local Boot software configuration options, you must connect a console the first time you power up the ANH-8/DC, as described in Chapter 3.

Connecting a Terminal Console

You need both pieces in the ANH-8/DC console/modem cable kit (Order No.

110310) to connect a console:

•Order No. 110307 serial console/modem cable (with 9-pin receptacle to 25-pin plug connectors)

•Order No. 110308 null modem crossover adapter (with two 25-pin receptacle connectors)

Once you have the appropriate equipment, complete the following steps:

1.Power on and configure the console, using the parameters in Table 2-1. Refer to the console user manual for instructions.

Table 2-1.	Console Parameters
Parameter		Value
Baud Rate		9600
Data Bits		8
Stop Bits		1
Parity		None

2.Power off the console.

3.Attach the null modem crossover adapter to the 25-pin cable connector.

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